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Non Life Sciences => Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology => Topic started by: Corrie on 06/09/2008 15:34:03

Title: Where is the north of Antarctica?
Post by: Corrie on 06/09/2008 15:34:03

Corrie asked the Naked Scientists:

In a recent news item, reference was made to "the north of Antarctica". I was wondering, since Antarctica is spread around the South pole, where exactly is "the north of Antarctica"? Is it it's outer shoreline, i.e. 360 degrees? Isn't any direction away from South, in fact North?

What do you think?

Title: Where is the north of Antarctica?
Post by: JimBob on 07/09/2008 16:27:23

I believe you conclusion that "everything is north" is correct.

Title: Where is the north of Antarctica?
Post by: Don_1 on 09/09/2008 10:12:16

Quote from: JimBob on 07/09/2008 16:27:23

I believe you conclusion that "everything is north" is correct.

Sounds pretty logical to me. I can only imagine that what was trying to be said was the peripheries of Antarctica, IE the entire coast line.